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The ″Dalmatinska zagora posebna na prvi pogled – Dalmatian hinterland-unique at first sight″ project has been launched by a daily newspaper Slobodna Dalmacija and the Croatian Ministry of Tourism. The project is

Launched in 2008 by the European Commission, EDEN (European Destinations of Excellence Network) is a project promoting sustainable tourism development models as well as less developed and non traditional tourist destinations. Due to its potential, recognised through the Alka of Sinj Tournament, the Town of Sinj has deservedly become a member of the EDEN Network.

The Alka of Sinj has gained recognition in the framework of the ''Doživi Hrvatsku – Experience Croatia 2012'' project, implemented by the Croatian National Tourist Board Main Office in cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Culture.

In memory of their ancestors Father Pavao, Bože, Tadija and Zec, whose heroism and bravery made them become prominent in the decisive battle against the Ottomans in 1715, the people in the hamlet of Vučkovići (Brnaze near Sinj) instituted in 1955 their Alka Tournament in which only children can participate. The Children’s Alka was naturally instituted following the example of the famous Alka of Sinj.